March Madness
First Baptist Church, Kenner
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor A rousing program of March favorites including pieces by Elgar, Berlioz, Strauss, Sousa, and Williams. More >
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March 23
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March 23
New Orleans Roadfood - Kickoff Party
Royal Sonesta Grand Ballroom
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE "SPLENDID TABLE" Join Lynne Rossetto Kasper, Roadfood creators Jane & Michael Stern, and a host of notable chefs for an unforgettable evening. Public Radio's award-winning weekly food show, the James Beard award-winning "Splendid Table" comes to New Orleans to record a program direct from the… More >
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Starts March 23
Bach Around the Clock
Trinity Episcopal Church and School
BACH Around the Clock 2012 starts Friday, March 23 at 7 pm non-stop until Saturday, March 24 at midnight. Celebrating J.S. Bach 327th Birthday with 29 hours of music, dance, yoga, theatre by hundreds of performers. FREE of charge – Coffee, Refreshments and Security provided. Come and go as you… More >
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Starts March 21
Fashion Week New Orleans
The Sugar Mill
Taking place in late March, Fashion Week New Orleans will present over 35 incredible runway shows featuring retailers, boutiques, established and emerging designers who will participate in a Project Runway style competition. The goal is to showcase the talents and collections of Southern designers, brand houses, boutiques and retailers in… More >
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Starts March 21
Tennessee Williams Literary Festival
Venues in the French Quarter
Tennessee Williams Literary Festival celebrates the life and "STELLAr!" career of America's most famous playwright who made New Orleans his home during one of the most creative periods in his life, TennFest gives other aspiring and established writers a chance to shine as well. Each year, the festival assembles some… More >
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Starts March 14
Disney's The Lion King
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning song “Can You Feel The Love… More >
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Ongoing
Scott Edwards Photography Studio & Gallery
Scott Edwards Photography Studio & Gallery
ADULT CONTENT Artists Opening Reception Saturday, February 11th 6pm-12am The multi-platinum act White Zombie’ s Sean Yseult has resided in New Orleans for the past fifteen years. Originally a photo major at Parsons School of Design NYC, she pays tribute to her love of New Orleans history and it’s darker… More >
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Ongoing
Happy Hour at the American Sector
The National WWII Museum
The American Sector in The National WWII Museum puts a sassy new spin on the most popular staples of American cuisine. Old traditions become new favorites as Chef John Besh transforms hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, milkshakes and more into delicious new dishes for you to enjoy in… More >
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Ongoing
Inspired Spring Jewelry-Making Workshops
Thomas Mann Gallery I/O
Have an "Inspired Spring" with jewelry making workshops in March, April and June at studioFLUX New Orleans jewelry making school, located on Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District. March - Tom will be teaching A TON in the month of March at studioFLUX with 6 new sawing classes, 3… More >
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Ongoing
The Created World of Enrique Alférez
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Easily recognizable for its simple elegant lines, excellent craftsmanship, and iconic imagery, the work of Enrique Alférez has become an integral part of the city of New Orleans. Alférez was a driven artist, dedicated to a democratic ideal of public art, and unflinching in his vision of the world he… More >
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Ongoing
The Past Still Present: Photographs by David Halliday
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
A master of light, New Orleans photographer David Halliday produces lush and elegant images that are both classical and modern. Using window light to illuminate his subjects, Halliday’s direct formal approach offers a fresh take on the historic art prototypes of still life and portraiture. The simplicity of his visual… More >
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Ongoing
Jimmy Descant "The Shape of Louisiana Commenting on the Shape of Louisiana"
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jimmy Descant (a.k.a. “the Rocketman”) is an assemblage artist known primarily for his use of found objects to create retro-futuristic rocket ships inspired by the quality of earlier craftsmanship, Art Deco, science fiction and the spirit of exploration and optimism prevalent in mid-century America. In "The Shape of Louisiana Commenting… More >
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Ongoing
New Orleans School of Cooking - Open Demonstration Lunch Classes
New Orleans School of Cooking
Welcome to the Fun, Food & Folklore of The New Orleans School of Cooking! The school's entertaining classes and the Louisiana General Store are located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. They teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in… More >
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Ongoing
Preservation Hall at Fifty: Celebrating Jazz Featuring photographs by Shannon Brinkman
Old U.S. Mint, Louisiana State Museum
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Preservation Hall, the Louisiana State Museum launched a major exhibition at the Old U.S. Mint titled "Preservation Hall at 50." The exhibition opened on November 5 and will run throughout 2012. In keeping with the memorable occasion, the world-renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band… More >
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Ongoing
Where Y'Art? Friday Nights @ NOMA
New Orleans Museum of Art
StART your weekend at the New Orleans Museum of Art with a Friday evening series called "Where Y'Art!" Every Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm, enjoy live music, performance, theater, good food, children’s activities and, of course, great art! Check the NOMA website for weekly Where Y'Art programming! More >
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Ongoing
Jeremy Davenport @ The Davenport Lounge
Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carlton
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday This lounge is named in honor of the hotel’s headline entertainer Jeremy Davenport. Davenport was one of People Magazine’s Top 50 Bachelors and has appeared in everything from GQ and Travel + Leisure to Southern Living and Elle. His Rat Pack standards are a draw… More >
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Ongoing
Big Al Carson and the Blues Masters at the Funky Pirate
Funky Pirate
Don't miss Big AL Carson and the Blues Masters at the Funky Pirate Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm. More >
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Ongoing
Heart of the Gardens Tour
French Quarter
This new tour is operated for private groups only on a mini-bus with a step-on guide. The tour is 3 hours. Price is $33.00 pp and requires a minimum of 20 people. Contact Gray Line Tours at (504) 569-1401 for more information. The New Orleans Botanical Garden has collaborated with… More >
